Scam email to iCloud account

I got an email this evening from no-reply.52176266@web.appsupport.*** stating:

“Your Apple ID was used to sign in to iCloud via a web browser. Date and Time: May 2, 2020, 3:54 AM PDT

If the information above looks familiar, you can ignore this message. If you have not signed in to iCloud recently and believe someone may have accessed your account, click this link iforgot.apple and change your information as soon as possible under 24 hours before locked permanently. Apple Support”


I’ve only ever received things from apple

there. But I think it was a scam. Anyway to officially tell?


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iPhone X, iOS 13

Posted on May 2, 2020 8:36 PM

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Posted on May 2, 2020 8:38 PM

Scam.


About Email and Other Scams


Apple always addresses you by your name or the name they have on file for you.  The Email will be from apple.com or itunes.com. Email addresses can be spoofed. You can go to Mail > View > Message > Show all Headers to see more. Apple Emails will never contain an attachment. Apple will never request personal information such as Social Security numbers.


An exception to the above is when you order something from the Apple Store. The receipt will be addressed to Dear Apple Customer.


Avoid Scams


  1. Identify and report phishing emails and other suspicious messages
  2. Annual Reminder- Watch out for email Phishing Scams
  3. Identifying fraudulent "phishing" email
  4. Beware of Browser Pop-Up Tech Support, Phishing Scams
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Report phishing email to abuse@apple.com.


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May 2, 2020 8:38 PM in response to EmilyLucey

Scam.


About Email and Other Scams


Apple always addresses you by your name or the name they have on file for you.  The Email will be from apple.com or itunes.com. Email addresses can be spoofed. You can go to Mail > View > Message > Show all Headers to see more. Apple Emails will never contain an attachment. Apple will never request personal information such as Social Security numbers.


An exception to the above is when you order something from the Apple Store. The receipt will be addressed to Dear Apple Customer.


Avoid Scams


  1. Identify and report phishing emails and other suspicious messages
  2. Annual Reminder- Watch out for email Phishing Scams
  3. Identifying fraudulent "phishing" email
  4. Beware of Browser Pop-Up Tech Support, Phishing Scams
  5. Phishing & Other Suspicious Emails
  6. Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, & other scams
  7. Phony "tech support" - "ransomware" popups and ... | Communities


Report phishing email to abuse@apple.com.


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